Compression-bib.



W. S. ARTHUR.

GOMPRESSION BIB. APPLICATION FILED JULY5, 1910.

Patented Feb.13,1912.

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UNTTED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WINFIELD SCOTT ARTHUR, 0F WOODSTOWN, NEW JERSEY, :ASSIG-NOB 0F ONE-HALF T0 SIIPIRONl C. KEITH, 0F WOODSTOWN, NEW JERSEY.

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Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. `13, 19'12.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, W'INFIELD Scorr Traun, a citizen of the United States, res1ding at Woodstown, in the county of Salem and State of New Jersey, have invented new and useful Improvements in Compression- Bibs, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in valves or faucets, such as are adapted for controlling the flow of fluid through passages; and the primary object of the invention is to provide a device of thischaracter with auxiliary means for controlling the flow of iiuid independently of the control exercised through the medium of the main valve, so that the escape of fluid past the main valve is pre.- vented when the said main valve is removed for repairs.

With the above, and other objects in view,-

' which will appear as the description progresses, the invention resides in the novel construction and combination of parts hereinafter fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings there has been illustrated a simplev and preferred embodiment of the improvement, and in which drawings,

Figure 1 is a central longitudinal sec2 tional view taken through my improved bib or faucet showing the main valve seated. Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the main valve unseated for the passage of fluid through the bib or faucet. Fig. 3 is a similar view showing the auxiliary valve seated and the main valve in a position to be removed for repairs..

With 'the ordinary construction of bibs or faucets the operating stem is provided with a fiber washer which serves as a valve. It is not infrequent that these valves become worn and rendered useless for preventing the fiow of water, and in order to repair the said valve the stem containing the valve must be removed from the faucet. In order to accomplish this without preventing the fiow of the water through the outlet spout or nipple of the faucet, it is necessary to turn of the cock which controls the entrance of water to the house. This cock is almost invariably positioned adjacent the point where the inlet pipe enters the house, and this point is frequently in the basement or cellar and at quite .a distance away from the bath or v4other room in which the bib is positioned.

The controlling cock is provided with a 'drip opening, and all of the water contained within the pipe system of the house will drain through this opening when the cock is turned off, thus flooding the `floor as lwell as adding to the inconvenience of the person repairing the bib. -Should the valve become disarranged in the night or 1n some other period when a plumber is not at hand the water must be entirely turned ot in the house or the same allowed to freely How through the bib,' which is a source of irritation and worry to the occupants as well, as an expensive addition to the water rent. l

It is the primaryv object of the present invention to overcome these difficulties by providing a faucet or bib with a pair of valves, one arranged above the other, so that,-shouldv one of the valves become worn the second valve will be readily brought into use, and furthermore to provide means whereby the main operating valve and its stem may be disconnected for repairing without the necessity of the employment of the inlet controlling cock.

In the accompanying drawings the numeral 1 designates a bib or faucet connected in accordance with the present invention. This bib 1 comprises an inlet pipe 2- and an outlet spout 3, the said pipes or spouts being divided ,from each other through the medium of partitions 4 and 5. These partitions 4 and 5 are intermediately connected to provide a communicating opening between the said members 2 and 3 as well as to provide an upper valve seat 6 and a lower valve seat 7. Positioned directly above the valve seat 6, andintegrally formed with the pipes or spouts 2 and 3 is a boss or extension 8. This extension 8 is'hollow and is provided for practically its entire length with interior threads 9 and has its upper portion provided with exterior threads 10. f

The numeral 11 designates a lcap which is adapted to engage the exterior threads engaged by 'i interior threads` formed 4upon an auxiliary cap 15. The extending portion 14 of the cap 11 is provided -.with a central bore, and the head of the auxiliary cap 15 is provided with anvalining opening,-and positioned between the auxiliary cap 15 and the to of the extension of the cap 11 is a suitab e packing 16.

The numeral 17 designates the handle stem and 18 the handle connected therewith. The lower portion of the stem 17 is provided with a threaded head 18', the same being adapted to engage with the threads 9 provided upon the boss 8. The head 18 is centrally provided adjacent its lower face with a threaded bore 19, and ada ted to be engaged within the said bore is tlie threaded portion 20 of what I term a valve securing stem 21. This stem 21 is centrally provided with an enlarged head .22 and extending downwardly from the said head is a pin or finger 23 which is positioned directly in a line 4with the threaded extension 19 of the said stem. Positioned between the head 18 of the stem 17 and the enlar ement 22vof the valve securing stem 21 is a iirous valve 24, the latter being adapted to engage the upper valve seat 6 provided by the partitions 4 and 5 when the handle 18 is rotated so as to force the threaded head 18 'toward the said seat.

The bib or faucet is provided with a downwardly extending nipple 25 which ,is arranged directly below the valve seat, and the said vnipple is provided with interior threads, the same being adapted to engage with exterior threads 26 provided upon the cap screw 27. This cap screw 27 is provided with an annular offset 28, the latter being of a non-circular formation so as to readily adapt itself for the reception of a wrenchA or other removing element. Positioned within the cap screw 27 is the auxiliary valve 29.- This valve 29 comprises a beveled or inclined portion 30 forming the valve proper, a projecting guide tube 31 extending upwardly from the said valve 30 and a depending casing 32. Positioned within this casing 32 is a helical spring 33, the latter adapted to exert pressure between the cap screw and the said valve 29 so as to force the valve .upwardly and into engage'-l ment with the valve seat 7. The guide tube 31 is adapted to engage the projectingpor tion 23 of the valve retainingstem 21,' and,

the interior of the screw cap 27 approximately equals that of the cylinder 32 vof the valve seat, so that it will be noted that the said valve' 29 may be effectively guided against its seat when the head 18 is in the position illustrated in Fig. 3 of the drawi adapted to engage the threads 35.

ings. Positioned between an oset or shoulder on `the cap screw '27 and the nipple ,25 is a washer 34 so as to render a water-tight joint between the said nipple and ca screw.

The extremity of the curved out et pipe or spout of the bib or faucet is provided with exterior threads 35 and directly above the said threads is an offset or-shoulder 36.

The numeral 37 designates the discharge nozzle for the outlet spout. This nozzle is of a substantially frusto-conical formation, having its upper or enlarged portion provided with lnterior threads 38 whichP are ositioned between the shoulder 36 and the upperportion of the discharge nozzle 37 is a washer 39, and the said discharge nozzle is provided with an annular shoulder 40 directly below its threaded portion 38. Rest'- ing upon this shoulder, and contacting the lower extremityfof the outlet spout 3 is a strainer 41, the lattter being adapted to catch al1 animal life passing through the water.

'Fromthe above description, taken in connection, with the accompanying drawings, it will be noted that I have provided an extremely simple and eifective device for the purpose intended, and while I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiment of the improvement, as it now appears to me, minor details of construction, within the scope of the following claim may be resorted, to if desired.

Having thus fully described the invention, what I claim as new is A faucet of the class described, comprising inlet and outlet members, a partition intermediate the members and having an opening formed therein, valve seats formed at` the top and bottom of said opening, a main valve including a head, adapted to engage the upper seat, a fibrous washera member threaded in said head and formed with an enlarged portion intermediate its ends, the said enlarged portionforming a clamp to secure the washer to the healpin depending from said enlarged portion,

a spring pressed valve located below the partition and ada ted to be seated upon the i'io lower side thereo a guide tube projecting upwardly'from said valveand. formed 1ntegral therewith, and said guide tube being adapted to receive the said pin `whereby to hold the valve and lug in alinement.

In testimonywhereofp I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses. l

` WINFIELD SCOTT ARTHUR. Witnesses:

` Cnmronn Ric'iiMAN,

S. Foce. 

